Another Newbie

[Guest guest]

Diane check out the latest Muscle Media that just hit the stands.

Kennedy, the science editor, was a rabid aerobic freak, being a runner (my

apologies to you runners) and discontinued and substituted HIIT sprinting

for 20 minutes 3x per week (30 sec. jog, 30 sec. sprint, repeat) , and

dropped to below 4% bodyfat. You can lose major fat and get lean and

muscular with less, not more aerobics. Intensity is the key. Those 10's

are important. welcome to the group and go for it! Kit

[Guest guest]

Welcome Dianne! Sounds like you are on the right track, stay strong

and you will meet your goals before you know it!!

Jen B.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Dianne! Sounds like you are on the right track, stay strong

and you will meet your goals before you know it!!

Jen B.

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome,

Way to go on deciding to tackle BFL NOW instead of waiting

for " tomorrow. " Tomorrow is the busiest day of the year. : )

There's no time like the present to begin a journey towards a new

you. Plan your meals and workouts and post here often for advice and

inspiration!

Dani

> Hello all. I am another newbie. I am getting started Sunday

> morning. I have my gym membership and am going to get all my

protein

> etc. I was going to wait until January 1st but last year I gained

10

> pounds between Thanksgiving and January 1st.

>

> I really look forward to communicating with all of you. Reading

your

> posts and looking at all of your pictures definitely made me a

> believer in this! I had gone and joined LA weight loss and really

> don't like it after 2 weeks so I am willing to take a loss in money

> for something that REALLY works. I am 5'6 " and weigh 150 I am

> comfortable at about 130. I know from reading all your post not to

> concentrate too much on the scale though. I haven't done my

bodyfat

> yet but did order my calipers!

>

>

> Thanks for being such an inspiration.

>

>

> (Who is hoping this is the turning point that she needs in her life)

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dani,

I am sure I will have a lot of questions. I already am considering

whether or not I should use Xenadrine! I have read all of the posts

or at least quite a few regarding the subject back can't seem to make

up my mind since they vary so much in pro vs con.

> > Hello all. I am another newbie. I am getting started Sunday

> > morning. I have my gym membership and am going to get all my

> protein

> > etc. I was going to wait until January 1st but last year I

gained

> 10

> > pounds between Thanksgiving and January 1st.

> >

> > I really look forward to communicating with all of you. Reading

> your

> > posts and looking at all of your pictures definitely made me a

> > believer in this! I had gone and joined LA weight loss and

really

> > don't like it after 2 weeks so I am willing to take a loss in

money

> > for something that REALLY works. I am 5'6 " and weigh 150 I am

> > comfortable at about 130. I know from reading all your post not

to

> > concentrate too much on the scale though. I haven't done my

> bodyfat

> > yet but did order my calipers!

> >

> >

> > Thanks for being such an inspiration.

> >

> >

> > (Who is hoping this is the turning point that she needs in her

life)

[Guest guest]

Welcome ! We will all see each other through the scary holiday

season and breathe a collective sigh of relief on January 2nd! A

word about the calipers- they take PRACTICE to learn how to get

consistent readings with them, so be prepared. I think the pant-o-

meter is the best way to measure. If you have some clothes you

haven't been wearing, arrange them from slightly tight to very tight

and watch yourself progress through them as the weeks go by!!

Good luck and post often!

Lynda

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Thanks. YES we will see each other through the holiday season. Food

is already becoming the source of conversation at my office. Lists

are being passed aroung about who will bring what...ugh. I know what

you mean about the calipers. Someone at the gym tried to do my

bodyfat and I don't think they knew what they were doing because it

HURT and I had little bruises all over from the calipers.....so I

ordered my own. I think they were a little too agressive...lol

> Welcome ! We will all see each other through the scary

holiday

> season and breathe a collective sigh of relief on January 2nd! A

> word about the calipers- they take PRACTICE to learn how to get

> consistent readings with them, so be prepared. I think the pant-o-

> meter is the best way to measure. If you have some clothes you

> haven't been wearing, arrange them from slightly tight to very

tight

> and watch yourself progress through them as the weeks go by!!

>

> Good luck and post often!

>

> Lynda

[Guest guest]

Yes, my son gets speech therapy and small group time with the special ed. teacher. To be specific, he has high-functioning autism, which I think I saw shorten to HFA. The speech pathologist is new this year and I haven't met her yet, but she is supposed to specialize in autism, so I am looking forward to talking with her soon.

Money IS an issue, as is travel time- we live in a small town, about an hour away from Oklahoma City. Maybe we will talk to Grandpa about it as an alternative to a Christmas present. ;^) But, yes, in general, my husband and I agree that the diagnosis seems to fit what we see in him. We have 3 other kids, too, so it is hard to decide if it is a priority right now or not. We are going back to CA next week for a visit and we may hook up with a friend of a friend to do an impromptu evaluation.

I appreciate finding your group. It is nice to have someone(s) to talk to.

[Guest guest]

Yes, my son gets speech therapy and small group time with the special ed. teacher. To be specific, he has high-functioning autism, which I think I saw shorten to HFA. The speech pathologist is new this year and I haven't met her yet, but she is supposed to specialize in autism, so I am looking forward to talking with her soon.

Money IS an issue, as is travel time- we live in a small town, about an hour away from Oklahoma City. Maybe we will talk to Grandpa about it as an alternative to a Christmas present. ;^) But, yes, in general, my husband and I agree that the diagnosis seems to fit what we see in him. We have 3 other kids, too, so it is hard to decide if it is a priority right now or not. We are going back to CA next week for a visit and we may hook up with a friend of a friend to do an impromptu evaluation.

I appreciate finding your group. It is nice to have someone(s) to talk to.

[Guest guest]

hi .

I'd recommend a private eval too if you can afford it (they are NOT cheap!). It's good to have your own papers in hand besides just hearing what the school says. Also, it would be a good 2nd opinion to see if they both agree.

When you love your kids, and we do, we just do the best we can to help them become the best they can...day by day.

Maralee

>^..^<

>^..^<

>^..^<

and her three kitties!

-----Original Message-----From: OregonEckerts@... [mailto:OregonEckerts@...] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 3:03 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: another newbie

That would be me. We were told my 7 year old son, , has autism about 9 months ago. When I think about autism, I get a bit depressed. When I just think , it is better, if that makes any sense. I have been working full-time for a while but now am back at part-time. I plan to go to school tomorrow to observe and help out, try to get more involved in his education.

We were diagnosed by a psychologist from the school district. I have been told I should get a second, unbiased opinion, to make sure the diagnosis is accurate and the plan they have at school is correct for him. Anyone have any suggestions/

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

hi .

I'd recommend a private eval too if you can afford it (they are NOT cheap!). It's good to have your own papers in hand besides just hearing what the school says. Also, it would be a good 2nd opinion to see if they both agree.

When you love your kids, and we do, we just do the best we can to help them become the best they can...day by day.

Maralee

>^..^<

>^..^<

>^..^<

and her three kitties!

-----Original Message-----From: OregonEckerts@... [mailto:OregonEckerts@...] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 3:03 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: another newbie

That would be me. We were told my 7 year old son, , has autism about 9 months ago. When I think about autism, I get a bit depressed. When I just think , it is better, if that makes any sense. I have been working full-time for a while but now am back at part-time. I plan to go to school tomorrow to observe and help out, try to get more involved in his education.

We were diagnosed by a psychologist from the school district. I have been told I should get a second, unbiased opinion, to make sure the diagnosis is accurate and the plan they have at school is correct for him. Anyone have any suggestions/

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

We live in a tiny town called Wellston. We moved here about 2 1/2 years from Springfield, Oregon (hence the OregonEckerts in our email address- too lazy to change it!).

[Guest guest]

OregonEckerts@... wrote:

> Money IS an issue, as is travel time- we live in a small town, about an

> hour away from Oklahoma City.

Really! What town is that? I ask, because we moved here (Albuquerque)

12 years ago from Tulsa! Louie got his original dx from Children's

Medical Center, which is not there anymore. And my husband spent a

lot of time while growing up at his aunt & uncle's farm outside

Okmulgee!

Annie, who loves ya annie@...

--

The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to

others. -- Doug Larson

[Guest guest]

OregonEckerts@... wrote:

> We live in a tiny town called Wellston. We moved here about 2 1/2 years

> from Springfield, Oregon (hence the OregonEckerts in our email address-

> too lazy to change it!).

So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of going to

the University there to see what they might have in the way of evaluation?

Annie, who loves ya annie@...

--

The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to

others. -- Doug Larson

[Guest guest]

Who is this? I must have missed you. Well I live in Springfield, Oregon, have for all my life. Now you say you have moved to Wellston. Where is this? Oklahoma?

Did you send an introduction message and I missed it?

Carolyn in Springfield, Oregon

Small world.

Re: another newbie

OregonEckerts@... wrote:> We live in a tiny town called Wellston. We moved here about 2 1/2 years > from Springfield, Oregon (hence the OregonEckerts in our email address- > too lazy to change it!).So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of going to the University there to see what they might have in the way of evaluation?Annie, who loves ya annie@...-- The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others. -- Doug Larson

[Guest guest]

> So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of going

to

> the University there to see what they might have in the way of

evaluation?

>

> Annie, who loves ya annie@r...

> --

> The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to

> others. -- Doug Larson

Sorry it took me so long to write - I don't get online very often.

Actually, Wellston is west of Edmond. I have thought about going to

UCO, but I have no idea where to begin. I know several students and

thought about asking one of them who is in education.

[Guest guest]

My name is Eckert. we lived in Springfield, Oregon, but our

kids went to a private school so we didn't know a whole lot of

people. We didn't know had autism until we moved to Oklahoma.

While we were in Springfield, my husband was pastor of a Lutheran

church, so there might be a connection there, but all in all, we were

only there for 6 years. How is Oregon? I can't tell you how much I

miss the beautiful weather.

> > We live in a tiny town called Wellston. We moved here

> about 2 1/2 years

> > from Springfield, Oregon (hence the OregonEckerts in our

> email address-

> > too lazy to change it!).

>

> So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of

> going to

> the University there to see what they might have in the way

> of evaluation?

>

> Annie, who loves ya annie@r...

> --

> The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it

> brings to

> others. -- Doug Larson

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

& wrote:

>

> > So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of going

> to

> > the University there to see what they might have in the way of

> evaluation?

> >

> > Annie, who loves ya annie@r...

> > --

> > The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to

> > others. -- Doug Larson

>

> Sorry it took me so long to write - I don't get online very often.

>

> Actually, Wellston is west of Edmond. I have thought about going to

> UCO, but I have no idea where to begin. I know several students and

> thought about asking one of them who is in education.

What you need is a university with a med. school. That would mean

either OU in Norman about an hour from you, or OSU in Stillwater; I

believe that OU trains their residents out of one of the hospitals in

OKC. Of course there's also ORU in Tulsa, that works out of St. Francis

(also in Tulsa), and they have an excellent program. They're also about

an hour from OKC, or maybe an hour and a half from you, so prolly one of

the OKC-affiliated programs would be better for you. You would want to

make contact with either the psychology dept. or the neurology dept. for

an evaluation to take to your childs school. You would also want them

to set up an appointment schedule with their psychology dept. so that

your child will have someone to " vent " to; it surely did help Louie,

even when he was younger. It's a good bet that your therapy will come

through the same system you see a psych. in, too; kinda " one-stop

shopping. " But what it will call for, initially, is a lot of phone

work, finding out what's available where and what will work the best for

you; you can do this via computer too, since all universities have web

sites these days. If you're stretching cash, you might think about

applying for SSI for your son, to help pay for therapies and dr. visits

through Medicaid. It can be a godsend. Usually, they'll even cover

transportation costs to clinical settings if appropriate ones are

unavailable in your town.

Hope this helps you a little!

Annie, who loves ya annie@...

--

The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to

others. -- Doug Larson

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It is good to finally hear from you. So you used to live here in Springfield, Oregon? How long were you here? Was your husband the pastor of the Lutheran church across the street from McKenzie Willamette Hospital? I have gone to meeting there over the years, and one of my nephews was married there. I attend New Life Center Assembly of God north from there down 14th street and over the overpass by Albertson's shopping center.

How old is your son , and how is he doing?

My son, Marty, has had a lot of problems over the years, and is 40 years old now. We did not know what was wrong with him, guess we still really don't know. He was fine until he was about 2 years old, and started having seizures one day. They were real mild at first, just little jerks, and in themselves were not supposed to be any big deal, they said, and started him on anti convulsants. But none of them ever worked, and the seizures just got worse, there were many more of them, and much more violent ones. They could do nothing about them but add to the medications, until he was pretty much addicted to them. Valium being his first, it was supposed to "relax his muscles," but instead he became a wild maniac and had so many seizures all the time falling into walls and to the floor crashing his head, and ceased to advance mentally during that time, stopped talking, learning, etc.

As the years went by they labeled him trainable retarded, but did not address the issue of autism. It was during the 60s so I think any child with a problem was just thrown into the "retarded" category. So he went to private school for a number of years, have you ever heard of Pearl Buck Center in south Eugene? He went there. All they had then was behavior management programs, and he hated them, just would not cooperate with them. So then the labeled him "severely" retarded, non trainable.

I just saw a little kid who could not communicate and did not want to be manipulated. I had to put a football helmet on him that he wore to school for years because he had so many seizures. Finally he resorted to really intense behaviors, many of the folks in this group have written about. But instead of realizing he just could not handle a lot of stimulation or he went bonkers, they mainstreamed him into public junior high and high school.

And it was a disaster because he was so self conscious and embarrassed and afraid he would have a seizure in front of all those "normal" teenagers. I saw it but didn't know what to do, what with the labels and all. He got very violent trying to communicate with me that he hated school, would throw things and break up things, and would bite his upper arm and scream, made big bruises in his arm.

All during that time I was seeking the Lord, had given my life to Him in 1973 and began to follow Him, and one day I just took Marty out of school, and kept him home. And things have been better since then. He knows I understand him and I will always protect him. That day I took him out of school he yelled all the way home, "Marty's a good boy, not a bad boy, a good boy!" I will never forget it, he had not said a word in years!

Just felt like writing a little bit this morning, many of you already know our story, but I like to go over it for the newbies sometimes. I am taking care of my 3 grandchildren today, do every day while their mommy works. It is Saturday so no school, and we are planning a bike ride. Sierra is 7, and is 4, they have their own bikes now too, so I don't have to haul them in the trailer. Little Lucas is just 2 1/2 months so he will stay here with Marty and .

Anyway, I hope you can keep writing to us here in this group. These ladies, and a few men, have helped me so much to feel accepted and valued. It is hard to have a disabled child when nobody seems to understand what you are going through. For many years I was blamed for not knowing how to "disciplining" my son, but that was not true. His father and I were pretty good parents, and that was not the problem at all. We also have two other sons, and a daughter, although he passed away three years ago from cirrhosis, we had been divorced for about ten years.

Talk to you soon,

Carolyn in Oregon!

Re: another newbie

My name is Eckert. we lived in Springfield, Oregon, but our kids went to a private school so we didn't know a whole lot of people. We didn't know had autism until we moved to Oklahoma. While we were in Springfield, my husband was pastor of a Lutheran church, so there might be a connection there, but all in all, we were only there for 6 years. How is Oregon? I can't tell you how much I miss the beautiful weather.> > We live in a tiny town called Wellston. We moved here> about 2 1/2 years> > from Springfield, Oregon (hence the OregonEckerts in our> email address-> > too lazy to change it!).> > So you guys are South of Norman, right? Have you thought of> going to> the University there to see what they might have in the way> of evaluation?> > Annie, who loves ya annie@r...> -- > The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it> brings to> others. -- Doug Larson> > >

[Guest guest]

Welcome Shante! You came to the right place. ~

[Guest guest]

Hi There, Clare! Nice to see you.

Wow on being a Doula- that type of work intrigues me, though at my age I'd never

be able to do it (what with kids, bills and all). Kudos to you and your husband

for starting the program on the right foot. We could all learn from the two of

you!

Kanala

>

> Hi all

>

> Well it seems the new year is bringing all of us newbies out of the wordwork

lol!

>

> I have been lurking for a while and really getting a lot of value out of the

posts, links, blogs etc. Like many others I am starting BFL on Monday and

actually feel quite excited to get going although a little daunted at the

thought of the work involved (especially in the gym, I tend to be a bit of a

wuss and do not push myself) DH is doing it with me which is great. His goal at

43 years of age is to have a visible 6 pack for the first time in his life!

>

> My name is , I am 38, mother of two. We are both English but live and

work in Singapore in SE Asia. I work as a doula and childbirth educator so tend

to work erratic hours. I was actually given the BFL book by a client who was

having a clear out! I read it and decided that it really fitted with where I am

in my life at the moment. I am thinking of it as much as a mental challenge as a

physical one.

>

> DH and I have been doing a lot of prep - doing our goals, planning menus, and

I have printed off a whole lot of the workout records etc and put them in a ring

file. Bought the BFL cookbook last week - the recipes look pretty much like the

kind of food we usually eat but lower in fat and probably the portions are more

controlled. I think eating 6X a day will be great for my blood sugar and also

for preventing me nibbling my children's snacks etc during the day!

>

> This morning we drove to a GNC warehouse sale and bought a load of shakes and

bars at 55% off. This afternoon we do our before photos! I must say it has

reached the point where after 15 years of marriage and two kids I feel so out of

shape that I am embarassed to strip to my underwear in front of him - who knows

maybe BFL will give me back my sex life too lol!

>

> This board seems like a great source of support and info. Can't wait to get

started!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

So great to see another newbie! I used to be a fairly active member

of this group (it's been quite awhile, though, unfortunately)....but

life got in the way. I know life isn't a good excuse....but it's

the only excuse I have. LOL!

I am 27, and have a 4 year old son....and have been married for 7

1/2 years. My orginal success with the program was

PHENOMENAL...which is why I don't understand why I am having such a

hard time this go around sticking with it. I was realy grateful for

the link posted last night to the other success stories.....I was

checking them out late last night...and they are AMAZING!!!

My hubby is in great shape, even though he doesn't work out. But he

has been VERY supportive of me and my striving for success. But,

like you, I have gotten to the point where I am embarrassed to

undress in front of him.

I have to admit, though...that my real motivation for losing this

extra weight, and getting back in stellar shape stemmed from my

recent illness and subsequent surgery. I was having severe

abdominal pain, and eventually had to get my behind to the doctor.

(I'm not one for going to doctors...I pretty much have to think I

might be dying before I will go to one....)

Well, the first thing the doc did is ask me to pull up my shirt, and

unzip my pants to he could examine my abdomen. I was SOOOO

embarrassed! Here I was, out of shape, with a flabby midsection,

and I had to show it to G-d and everyone!

After that appointment, I had to have several tests run...with the

same experience, having to show my abdomen to all the doctors and

technicians.

Then when I had my surgery, you can't wear anything...and I kept

wondering what people were thinking when they saw me so out of shape.

Course, I'm sure that no one thought twice about it...they see

people like me all the time in their lines of work...but it was

still a source of embarrassment for me.

I also know that had I been in better shape, I would have

experienced less pain, and would have recovered much more quickly

from my surgery.

So....that's where I am coming from this time around.

Liz

>

> Hi all

>

> Well it seems the new year is bringing all of us newbies out of

the wordwork lol!

>

> I have been lurking for a while and really getting a lot of

value out of the posts, links, blogs etc. Like many others I am

starting BFL on Monday and actually feel quite excited to get going

although a little daunted at the thought of the work involved

(especially in the gym, I tend to be a bit of a wuss and do not

push myself) DH is doing it with me which is great. His goal at 43

years of age is to have a visible 6 pack for the first time in his

life!

>

> My name is , I am 38, mother of two. We are both English

but live and work in Singapore in SE Asia. I work as a doula and

childbirth educator so tend to work erratic hours. I was actually

given the BFL book by a client who was having a clear out! I read

it and decided that it really fitted with where I am in my life at

the moment. I am thinking of it as much as a mental challenge as a

physical one.

>

> DH and I have been doing a lot of prep - doing our goals,

planning menus, and I have printed off a whole lot of the workout

records etc and put them in a ring file. Bought the BFL cookbook

last week - the recipes look pretty much like the kind of food we

usually eat but lower in fat and probably the portions are more

controlled. I think eating 6X a day will be great for my blood

sugar and also for preventing me nibbling my children's snacks etc

during the day!

>

> This morning we drove to a GNC warehouse sale and bought a load

of shakes and bars at 55% off. This afternoon we do our before

photos! I must say it has reached the point where after 15 years of

marriage and two kids I feel so out of shape that I am embarassed

to strip to my underwear in front of him - who knows maybe BFL will

give me back my sex life too lol!

>

> This board seems like a great source of support and info. Can't

wait to get started!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome . How exciting to have an international group amongst

us. I think that everything you are seeking is exactly what BFL

delivers when you work the program. I'm very excited for you as you

have so many things that will fall into place as you accomplish your

goals. I think it's amazing that you realize how much of a mental

challenge this will be and it is. But that's why it's so important

to have all the physical things in place so our mental state doesn't

have any excuses not to stay on plan. Sounds like you have so much

to look forward to each day and that BFL will reward you over and

over again.

I look forward to you sharing your journey with us.

dj

>

> Hi all

>

> Well it seems the new year is bringing all of us newbies out of

the wordwork lol!

>

> I have been lurking for a while and really getting a lot of

value out of the posts, links, blogs etc. Like many others I am

starting BFL on Monday and actually feel quite excited to get going

although a little daunted at the thought of the work involved

(especially in the gym, I tend to be a bit of a wuss and do not

push myself) DH is doing it with me which is great. His goal at 43

years of age is to have a visible 6 pack for the first time in his

life!

>

> My name is , I am 38, mother of two. We are both English

but live and work in Singapore in SE Asia. I work as a doula and

childbirth educator so tend to work erratic hours. I was actually

given the BFL book by a client who was having a clear out! I read

it and decided that it really fitted with where I am in my life at

the moment. I am thinking of it as much as a mental challenge as a

physical one.

>

> DH and I have been doing a lot of prep - doing our goals,

planning menus, and I have printed off a whole lot of the workout

records etc and put them in a ring file. Bought the BFL cookbook

last week - the recipes look pretty much like the kind of food we

usually eat but lower in fat and probably the portions are more

controlled. I think eating 6X a day will be great for my blood

sugar and also for preventing me nibbling my children's snacks etc

during the day!

>

> This morning we drove to a GNC warehouse sale and bought a load

of shakes and bars at 55% off. This afternoon we do our before

photos! I must say it has reached the point where after 15 years of

marriage and two kids I feel so out of shape that I am embarassed

to strip to my underwear in front of him - who knows maybe BFL will

give me back my sex life too lol!

>

> This board seems like a great source of support and info. Can't

wait to get started!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

What kind of results have you seen now that you are about to start another

round?

[Guest guest]

In Body for Life for Woman, she says it's okay to have a hershey kiss or a mini

chill every day as she calls them. It's a little bit different than BFL in that

she says you should eat right 80% of the time and doesn't have the regular eat

anything you want day. Just hang in there. If you goof, just start fresh again

don't feel like it's all over. Are you keeping your food journals? I think it

really helps a lot. Get some cute jeans or swimsuit to aspire too. That always

helps keep me motivated too. hang in there.

Amy

Boos <boosfamily06@...> wrote:

Well, I too have been reading the posts for about a week and feel like it's

time to join in. I did BFL 2 years ago and finally got off the last 10 pounds

that wouldn't budge. I felt great but still wanted to firm up, you know those

muffin tops on the sides of your pants anyway, I never did firm up the way I

wanted and " life " happened and back came those 10 pounds again. My workouts are

not the problem, I am consistent. It is always the food I put in my mouth! I

liked where someone wrote that losing weight is about 80% of what you eat. I am

proof of that.

So here I am, beginning the BFL program again in hopes that I can get my

eating under control. I " look " OK I am 5'4 and 124 pounds but my muffin tops

are beginning to look similar to a small spare tire. My goal isn't really about

weight as much as about firming up and not having extra skin hang over your

pants when you sit down. But I am impatient and I have a feeling it will take so

long and I will just give up and then swim suit season comes and I am mad I

didn't do anything about it.

Do most of you not cheat AT ALL except on your cheat days or meals? I am just

one big cheater and find I just say " I guess I'll have to start tomorrow " . Even

if I have a little hershey kiss! I am 42yrs old and trust me, it gets much

harder as you get older. Not impossible, just harder!

sorry for rambling

j0ysm1th <no_reply > wrote:

Here are a couple more that might be it: Joy

www.greatday.com/motivate/050618.html

www.greatday.com/motivate/050524.html

>

> I am trying to remember a quote that I have seen someone in one of the

> three groups I'm in use. It talks about success and making small

> consistent changes. Anybody know which one I mean?? I want to make a

> poster to hang on the wall in by workout room. Thanks!

>

> Christy in Indiana

>